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Vibration Basics

Shaft Rotation → Mechanical Vibration → Sensor Reading → Time Waveform → Frequency Spectrum

Frequency identifies the problem • Amplitude indicates severity

Rotating Shaft & Dial Indicator
Shaft Dial Indicator

Add Frequency Components

Simulate multiple fault frequencies
Simple Harmonic Motion - Mass on Spring
Mass on Spring Displacement vs Time +A -A

Shaft Speed

30 RPM
1x Frequency: 0.5 Hz

Vibration Amplitude

2.0 mils

Machine Type

Fault Simulation

Frequency Domain (Spectrum)

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